Convert Twip to Finger
Convert twips to fingers by entering a value below.
How to Convert Twips to Fingers
The twip and finger are both units of length. 1 finger equals 1079.9993197 twips. This means to convert twips to fingers, you divide by 1079.9993197.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 twip to fingers:
We need to convert twips to fingers
Since 1 finger = 1079.9993197 twip, divide by 1079.9993197
5 ÷ 1079.9993197 = 0.0046296325
5 twip = 0.0046296325 finger
Twip to Finger Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common twip to finger conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Twips (twip) | Fingers (finger) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 twip | 9.2592650919e-5 finger |
| 0.5 twip | 0.0004629633 finger |
| 1 twip | 0.0009259265 finger |
| 2 twip | 0.001851853 finger |
| 5 twip | 0.0046296325 finger |
| 10 twip | 0.0092592651 finger |
| 25 twip | 0.0231481627 finger |
| 50 twip | 0.0462963255 finger |
| 100 twip | 0.0925926509 finger |
About These Units
Twip (twip)
A twip is a typographical unit equal to 1/20 of a point, 1/1440 of an inch, or approximately 17.64 micrometers. Twips are used in desktop publishing software and Microsoft applications for precise text positioning and layout.
Finger (finger)
A finger is a historical unit approximately 3/4 inch or 19.05 millimeters. Fingers measured cloth width and liquid depth in glasses. Four fingers equal one palm, and finger-widths were used for rough measurements before standardization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert twips to fingers?
To convert twips to fingers, divide the value by 1079.9993197. For example, 10 twip = 0.0092592651 finger.
How many fingers are in 1 twip?
1 twip equals 0.0009259265 fingers.
What is the formula for twips to fingers?
The formula is: finger = twip ÷ 1079.9993197.